[Mechanisms for miniature dwarf characteristics of Mi-cro-Tom tomato and its application in plant functional genomics studies.].
Micro-Tom is a miniature dwarf tomato, which can grow at a high density, has a short life cycle, and can be transformed efficiently. As a result, it became a new model plant for functional genomics study. The origin and biological characteristics of Micro-Tom were summarized. Recent advances in the mechanisms involved in the miniature dwarf trait, as well as the application of Micro-Tom in plant functional genomics study and the improved genetic transformation systems were reviewed.
Liu
Xiao-Hua
XH
Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310029, China E-mail: xiaohual_2006@yahoo.com.cn.
Zhang
Lan-Lan
LL
Zhu
Chang-Qing
CQ
Chen
Kun-Song
KS
Xu
Chang-Jie
CJ
D023281:Genomics; D018551:Solanum lycopersicum / Q000235:genetics; D010641:Phenotype